DOMINIC STRYKER.
Dominic was tying up his skates while he thought about what happened earlier. Meeting Ian at that coffee shop was purely a coincidence. He had a lot to deal with, assignments overdue, hockey and then his father and coach breathing on his neck he needed that caffeine and later that booze. But of course, him and Ian face to face never ends so well. What he didn't expect is to find teasing Ian even more fun. Apart from being always annoying, and a Stoic expression, Ian was easily teased he found it amusing at least. And then the way Ian smiled "urgh stop thinking about that" he groaned "man where is your head at come on" it was Theo calling him to get back to the game "coming" he took his stick and skated towards everyone, immediately his eyes scanning Ian who also just reached. "We are going to regroup Into two teams and play, that will determine where your weakness is. I want sharp passes, clean play and good teamwork, now pair up keep it friendly!" the coach whistled and everyone made two groups, Ian didn't know where to go as everyone on the hockey team never bothered with him. Dominic on the other side just found all this interesting, "I am playing too" he spoke and everyone looked at him. Usually he would be with the coach seeing how everyone is playing and pointing out the mistakes so it was a surprise, but Ian could see the intention behind Dominic's eyes, 'friendly' was off the table, "bring it on captain" he whispered to him and Dominic smirked more "let's go sweetheart"
"oh I live for this drama" Julius got ready to watch how nasty this was going to end, at least that's what he thought.
The puck dropped.
From the first clash of blades, it wasn't hockey, this was war. Every move Dominic made, Ian encountered. When Dominic checked, Ian spun around and snatched the puck with surgical precision. When Ian scored, Dominic was already charging to even it up. They weren't just playing against each other's teams anymore. Just each other. The rest of the guys? Forgotten. The tension was so thick in the air that even the other players had to stand aside and watch whatever this was.
"Damn" one of the guys muttered "are they gonna kiss or fight?", the final whistle blew and coach stomped over, expression unreadable "you two want to tell me what that was all about?" "Just good competition coach" Dominic said catching his breath "friendly match right?" he added looking at Ian who took off his helmet. Coach could only narrow his eyes, "well next time remember the rest of the team exists. Save that fire for the real game. And try working together for once"
Ian only rolled his eyes taking his gloves off "so much for friendly" Dominic passed by him bumping his shoulder "that's the most fun I have had all week"
"oh my God, Ian, that was great!" Sabby literally threw himself on Ian who wasn't ready, but he caught him just on time with an arm "whoa, whoa, calm down you would've fallen" Ian scolded but Sabby only grinned "I knew you wouldn't let that happen" he smiled of course for as long as Ian has known Sabby he could tell he was flirting. Ian has always been the one not for physical touch, but Sabby...well he wouldn't let that happen. The other girls were just watching with love eyes, making Dominic roll his eyes as he looked at the interaction between the two.
Theo though on the other hand was fuming, "why do I feel like holes being drilled behind my back?" Ian was about to turn but Sabby held him "don't look, it's just bad energy" he glared behind Ian directed towards Theo "now let's go I have something to tell you" Ian scoffed "and what exactly is that?" Sabby took his hockey stick holding it for him "I'll show you" Ian didn't buy it but Sabby was already dragging him away, "what's with those two" Dominic was confused.
When Ian was done dressing up he was just about to go out only to be met with Sabby and Dominic looking at him, "uh what's going on?" Ian was confused "Sabby darling can you give us a min" Dominic requested and Sabby gave him the look and not ready to walk away "as hot and handsome I find you, no" he said flatly and Dominic gasped, no one says no to him "I'll find you" Ian told him to end this silent banter or whatever was going on here "ok" just like that he walked away or more like swayed away as the two watched "that little brat" Dominic scoffed and turned to Ian "that assignment we need to work on it soon" Dominic reminded "oh look who became a nerd" Ian smirked and Dominic rolled his eyes, if it wasn't for his low scores, he needs more points for this assignment in order to cover up and that means he needs to keep up with Ian if he wants this to work out "oh don't worry we have more nerds in this assignment" Ian only looked at him if he was joking "here is my number will start on it tomorrow tell me when your available" Dominic just snatched Ian's phone and dialed the number "bossy prick" Ian scoffed but nevertheless they exchanged their contacts "see you around cheater" Dominic smirked saving the exact name on his phone "am not, you asshole" Ian made sure to also save him as 'asshole'.
They both looked at each other. Then, despite everything, snorted at the same time. "This is going to be a disaster" Ian muttered, "or the best mistake of your life" Dominic grinned, oh the fun had.
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